Accounting and Finance (with foundation year) BSc (Hons) BSc (Hons) BSc (Hons)

The foundation year of this Coventry University degree will be delivered from our CU Coventry campus. Course delivery from year 1 of the degree onwards will be from the Coventry University campus.<br/><br/>This course aims to provide you with a solid grounding for building a career in finance, accountancy or general management.<br/><br/>Sound financial knowledge and accountancy skills are needed so businesses can make the right decisions, develop the right strategies and achieve growth, while also considering issues of ethics and sustainability. Almost every management job requires an understanding of budgeting and financial administration to ensure the business remains on track and meets its targets.<br/><br/>The foundation year seeks to provide the fundamental knowledge and skill set in a range of mathematical and business principles, as well as the theories and concept involved in investment risk and professional ethics. Students who successfully complete their foundation year will then progress onto the Accounting and Finance BSc (Hons) degree within Coventry University’s Business School.<br/><br/>**Key benefits of the degree**<br/><br/><br/>* Tailor your study to your chosen career path.<br/><br/><br/>* Broaden your knowledge and skills or focus on specialisation as you see fit. You will first study a wide range of subjects laying a solid foundation for a career in accounting, finance or financial management. In the final year, you will have the opportunity to select from a range of optional modules to focus on a particular area of interest.<br/><br/><br/>* Prepare for professional qualifications.<br/><br/><br/>* Our degree is closely aligned to the syllabi of professional accountancy bodies including the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW).Put your skills to the test.<br/><br/><br/>* Prepare and analyse financial statements, as well as studying the impact of finance on real businesses through case studies of a diverse range of organisations.<br/><br/><br/>* Develop your skills in our Trading Floor, which is currently one of the largest academic trading floors in Europe, featuring 42 dual screen Bloomberg terminals.<br/><br/><br/>See our website for further details.